Antoinette Loria St. Romain

Antoinette "Nettie" Loria St. Romain passed away on her 84th birthday on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at her home. Nettie was born in New Orleans and was a resident of Metairie for the last 54 years. She was the loving and devoted wife of Earl J. St. Romain, Sr., for 53 years, until his death in 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Pillitire Loria and Anthony Loria, and her mother-in-law, Ina St. Romain Ducasse. She is survived by her three children, Jeanne St. Romain Leone, Earl J. St. Romain, Jr., and Annette St. Romain (John Becnel); her five grandchildren, Jonathan, Nina and Caleb Becnel, Angela Audibert and Lea Leone; and one great-grandchild, Sebashtian Armstrong; and numerous cousins. Nettie loved movies, travel, playing cards and Broadway shows. She was happiest spending time with her family and friends, and was especially devoted to her grandchildren. Nettie graduated from Annunciation High School and attended Loyola University. She worked for Traveler's Insurance and ran Earl's Grocery Store with her husband before staying home to raise her family. She was a devout Catholic and a founding member of St. Angela Merici Catholic Church. She was a member of the Girard Golden Age Club, the Metairie Senior Center, a former member of the Lakeshore Garden Club and a charter member of Lakeside Country Club. Special thanks to the 5th floor staff of East Jefferson Hospital, Canon Hospice and Fr. Beau Charbonnet. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, 835 Melody Dr., Metairie, LA 70002, at 12noon on Monday, December 5, 2016. Internment will follow at Lake Lawn Mausoleum. A visitation will be held at the church beginning at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Angela Merici Catholic Church or masses are preferred. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com .